Seven of Wands

Attributions

Mars in Leo

Lord of Valour

The suit of Wands represents the element of fire. It is the intuitive function, the libido, the primitive life force.

Some associations are - career, creativity, energy, desire, action, intuition, sex, movement, victory, enthusiasm, confidence, competition, magic and excellence.

Sevens represent choice, wisdom, fate, divine order, the need to make decisions, mysticism, change, turning points, magic, rebellion, eccentricity, the completion of a phase of cycle.

The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)

A young man on a craggy eminence brandishing a staff; six other staves are raised towards him from below.

Divinatory Meanings: It is a card of valour, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has, however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business-negotiations, war of trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.

Reversed: Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a caution against indecision.

Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Seven.- dark child.

Upright

In the RWS version, the figure has one boot and one shoe on. Eccentricity is perfectly acceptable as long as no one is being hurt. If you want to wear one shoe and one boot - go right ahead! Be yourself.

Good energy to to support your desires.

Beating the odds.

Victory over all competition.

Exchanges, correspondences, travels and encounters.

Take the high ground and fight if necessary, someone is trying to bully you.

Hold firm against opposition.

Know your rights.

Success through courage.

Be prepared to personally deal with any difficulties that arise.

Choose your battles carefully and don't waste your effort on petty trifles when bigger problems need solutions.

Risking something new.

Maintain your values.

Don't compromise or "settle" for whatever you can get.

Take a stand and make it clear what is important to you.

You are coping well and won't be taken advantage of.

Stiff competition in business or personal issues.

Someone feels like an enemy.

Reversed

Your position is upheld and you are stronger for it.

Hesitancy will cause great loss.

Distractions, lack of focus.

Ignoring important issues.

Hesitation.

Cowardice, embarrassment, passivity.

Don't let yourself be pushed around.

Health problems.

Stress, nervous tension.

Anxiety about a decision.

Being overwhelmed, many little crises that come one after another..

Being unprepared.

Collapsing under pressure.

Just not "cutting it".

Dot all the "I's" and cross all the "T's".

Fears will leave you and you will realize that the "rough" time is over now.

Links

Open Tarot: A directory of tarot, astrology and occult sites.
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